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Job summary

Main area
Mental Health
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent: Managing a 24/7 service across the trust footprint.
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mainly Monday to Friday, occasional weekends and evening if required.)
Job ref
311-B440-25
Employer
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Greater Manchester
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/04/2025 23:59

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Team leader

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

The postholder will work collaboratively with Greater Manchester Police to offer a 
comprehensive mental health service including the Crisis Response Vehicle and 
service users who are detained under s136 of the MHA.
The Team Leader will manage and oversee the Section 136 Assessment Suites, 
ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and support to individuals detained under 
Section 136 of the Mental Health Act. The post holder will lead a team, ensuring the 
provision of safe, effective, and person-cantered assessments for individuals in crisis, 
while also managing day-to-day operational aspects of the service.
This position is integral to the care and support provided to individuals in crisis. As a 
Team Leader, the postholder will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the Section 136 
Assessment Suites are run efficiently, safely, and in alignment with best practices. 

Main duties of the job

Leadership and Team Management:
• Lead, supervise, and support a team of healthcare professionals, including 
mental health nurses, social workers, healthcare assistants, and other 
multidisciplinary team members.
• Foster a positive team culture, promoting high levels of professional practice 
and staff well-being.
• Ensure that all team members are supported with regular supervision, 
training, and development opportunities.
• Oversee the team’s rota, ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained 
at all times, particularly during peak hours and emergency situations.
• Responsible for managing team HR processes including recruitment, absence 
management/disciplinary/grievance processes
• Promote collaborative working with other services, such as emergency 
services, police, and acute mental health providers, ensuring effective 
communication and care coordination.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
  • Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
  • Access to Continued Professional Development
  • Involvement in improvement and research activities
  • Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
  • Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ensure the provision of safe, compassionate, and person-cantered care to 
individuals detained under Section 136, in accordance with the Mental Health 
Act and relevant safeguarding procedures.
• Oversee the timely and thorough assessment of individuals within the 
assessment suite, ensuring that clinical decision-making is sound, ethical, and 
based on best practice.
• Review care plans and ensure that appropriate actions are taken to meet 
individuals' immediate needs, including safeguarding, risk assessment, and 
referrals to other services as required.
• Ensure that any incidents, concerns, or complaints are addressed promptly 
and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
AFC 7/1/25 JME-004-24 Team Leader Band 7
Operational and Administrative Responsibilities:
• Oversee the smooth and efficient daily operations of the Section 136 
Assessment Suites, ensuring the safe management of facilities, resources, 
and equipment.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all assessments, actions taken, 
and outcomes, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational 
standards.
• Provide timely reports to senior management and contribute to the 
development of operational strategies to improve service delivery and 
outcomes.
• Responsible for signing off expenses, timesheets, ordering stock
Training, Development, and Compliance:
• Ensure that all team members are up to date with relevant training, including 
Mental Health Act, safeguarding, and other statutory and mandatory training.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging staff to engage in 
professional development and reflective practice.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and professional 
standards related to mental health care, especially the Mental Health Act and 
safeguarding requirements.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
• Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, including social 
services, police, emergency medical services, and voluntary organizations, to 
ensure holistic and coordinated care for individuals in crisis.
• Contribute to the development of service improvement plans and initiatives, 
based on service user feedback, clinical audits, and performance data.
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the 
role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to 
time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed 
process

Person specification

Managerial experience

Essential criteria
  • Managerial experience

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RMN / Social Worker / OT
  • Demonstrable post registration experience in mental health
  • Evidence of post-basic qualification and training to post graduate diploma level
  • Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act, particularly Section 136, and its application in practice
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead a diverse team and manage challenging situations.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lindsey Emma Baucutt
Job title
Senior Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07834118929
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